An empirical analysis of the strategic management of competitive advantage: a case study of higher technical and vocational education in Taiwan

Institutions of higher technical and vocational education (hereafter HTVE) in Taiwan face the pressures of a reduced number of students and competition for students from an increased number of domestic and international institutions. To cope with these challenges, HTVE institutions that are better equipped to respond to market requirements, and are prepared to make constant improvements in the efficiency and performance of their academic and administrative affairs, are expected to attain a competitive advantage and enhance their long-term sustainability.

Notes: Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the School of International Business, Faculty of Business and Law, Victoria University (Melbourne, Victoria), February 2012Includes bibliographical references